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Adoption process

FHS Adoption Procedure

• Adopter selects animal they would like to adopt and is a provided an “Adoption Profile” to complete.

• A copy of the driver’s license is taken and then a check of the address using www.flaglerpa.com is done to determine if residence is owned or a rental. If a renter landlord approval is necessary for a pet.

• A check of the national do not adopt list is NOW done using www.dnapets.org.

• Adoption Specialist overlooks the Adoption Profile. Note the following on the application:“Why do you want an animal?”, “Do you have a fence?”, “Time given for adjustment”, “Prior pet history”, “Current pet history and possibility of a meet & greet with any existing pets.”

• The Adoption Specialist discusses any red flags from the profile with potential adopter. Any questions from the adopter are answered at this time.

• If the adoption is for a cat, ask if the adopter has a carrier or will need to be purchasing a cardboard carrier. The fee will be included on the receipt with the adoption.

• If the adopter is approved, the adoption is completed in PetPoint and fees taken with a receipt generated.

• If adopter is a Palm Coast resident, complete & issue a Palm Coast License Tag then generate a receipt for the license.

• The adopter is provided the following paperwork: Copy of the Adoption Contract, Rabies Certificate and Tag Updated, Current Kennel Card, Free Vet Visit Handout, Microchip tag/sticker/paperwork, ShelterCare paperwork, Adoption Go Home Packet and a Bag of Science Diet Pet Food.

• The animal is brought to the adoption center and turned over to new owner!


Qualifications for an Animal to be Available for Adoption


Dogs: 1. OFF stray period, make sure NOT in protective custody, check with Operations Manager if you want to confirm these things. 2. Spayed or Neutered 3. Current Rabies Vaccination with certificate and tag (if over 3-4 months) 4. Current Annual Vaccinations 5. Has a Microchip 6. No Holds will be taken on puppies younger than 8 weeks.


Cats: 1. OFF stray period, protective custody, etc. 2. Spayed or Neutered (over 2 lbs) 3. Current Rabies Vaccination with certificate and tag (if over 3-4 months) 4. Current Annual Vaccinations 5. Has a Microchip 6. No Holds will be taken on kittens that are under 2 lbs. or younger than 8 weeks.

Shelter location

Our animals are available for adoption at 1 Shelter Drive
Palm Coast, FL 32137 from Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm. We do frequent adoption outreach events outside of the Shelter and these are announced on our website, our Facebook page, and through the local media.